Ninian Stephen quotes

Ninian Stephen quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“... three main components of leadership: mastery of the subject-matter, ability convincingly to articulate the particular course of action required and a fervent belief in its correctness.”
-- Ninian Stephen

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“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.”
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
“I can feel guilty about the past, Apprehensive about the future,but only in the present can I act.The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.”
“Donâ€™t fail through defects of temper and over-sensitiveness at moments of trial. One of the great helps to success is to be cheerful; to go to work with a full sense of life; to be determined to put hindrances out of the way; to prevail over them and to get the mastery. Above all things else, be cheerful; there is no beatitude for the despairing.”
“Observation and study are necessary to achieve mastery of light and form”
“It is not abstinence from pleasures that is best, but mastery over them without being worsted.”
“Mastery of awareness requires that you never take personal offense.”
“Funny... I still can't believe in God." "Does that matter now?"..."He believes in you.”
“Animals keep you company when you're really lonely. It helps because when you have a friend around who always likes you no matter what - it's harder to feel bad or down.”
“No matter where I am, I will always be there when you need me.”

Source : Abbi Glines (2013). “Breathe”, p.101, Simon and Schuster

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